S 322 · in committee · significant
Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
- climate
What this bill does
- NOAA must establish a program to improve atmospheric river forecasting and warnings.
- The program affects communities vulnerable to atmospheric river flooding and property damage.
- NOAA will develop forecast metrics, acquire aircraft and equipment, and test new observation methods.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would improved atmospheric river forecasting specifically reduce flood damage in vulnerable communities compared to current warning systems?
- 02
What are the upfront costs to NOAA for aircraft and equipment, and how would this program be funded within existing budgets?
- 03
Which observation methods does NOAA prioritize testing, and what evidence suggests they would meaningfully extend forecast lead times?
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Sponsor · D-CA
Alex Padilla
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Introduced 2025-01-29
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-29 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S484-485)
2025-01-29 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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